Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
693285

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. , a.s., 3: 439 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000692618



Common Names

  • Froesiodendron amazonicum
  • Amazonicum Froesiodendron
  • Froesiodendron Amazonicum


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Description

Froesiodendron amazonicum (also called Amazonian Froesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and it is found in montane forests. It is a terrestrial plant with a rosette of leaves and a stem up to 1 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Froesiodendron amazonicum is used as a source of food, medicine, and fuel. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of fiber for rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Froesiodendron amazonicum is small, white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are thin, upright and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Froesiodendron amazonicum is a warm-season perennial grass native to South America. It is typically grown for forage and hay production. It can be propagated by seed, and it is best planted in late spring or early summer in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a short-lived perennial and will reseed itself if left undisturbed.

Where to Find Froesiodendron amazonicum

Froesiodendron amazonicum is native to the Amazon region of South America. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Froesiodendron amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Froesiodendron amazonicum?

Froesiodendron amazonicum

What is the common name of Froesiodendron amazonicum?

Amazonian snakecotton

What is the natural habitat of Froesiodendron amazonicum?

Grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106125-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.